VIDEO: 2026 Nissan LEAF Hands-On Preview
Officially introduced last month, the third generation 2026 Nissan LEAF is going on sale later this year with increased power, range, and battery capacity. No longer classified as a car by the manufacturer, the new LEAF is a crossover, even if it's actually a little smaller and lower to the ground compared to the old model.
We understand the new classification as the 2026 LEAF does have a more SUV-Coupe-like styling, with a swoopy liftback and high center cabin. Up front is a black grille that can include optional lighting elements like an illuminated Nissan emblem, stacked rectangular lighting elements and a full-width running lamp. At the back of the car, the roofline features a katana blade-like molding, like the one on the Nissan Z. We got a chance to check the car out for ourselves before its official release and see what it's like in person. Watch our hands-on video above for all the details.
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A 20+ year industry veteran, Mike rejoins the AutoGuide team as the Managing Editor. He started his career at a young age working at dealerships, car rentals, and used car advertisers. He then found his true passion, automotive writing. After contributing to multiple websites for several years, he spent the next six years working at the head office of an automotive OEM, before returning back to the field he loves. He is a member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), and Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA). He's the recipient of a feature writing of the year award and multiple video of the year awards.
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